Kiwis gunning for America's revenge

VALENCIA, Spain: The 32nd America's Cup, sailing's most prestigious competition, gets under way on Saturday with Swiss defender Alinghi facing a tough test from challenger Emirates Team New Zealand.

Champions Inter rapped in financial probe

MILAN: Inter Milan would not have been able to compete in the 2005/06 Italian championship if important financial information had come to light, a commission said on Wednesday.

Henry exit speculation mounts

LONDON: Speculation that Theirry Henry could leave Arsenal this summer has mounted after Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o was quoted as saying his friend would soon be joining him at the Nou Camp.

Riquelme inspires Boca to Copa win in final game

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil: Juan Roman Riquelme's return to Boca Juniors paid off big time for the Argentine club.

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McLaren tactics will backfire, says Prost

MADRID: Former Formula One world champion Alain Prost believes that McLaren are playing with fire in granting Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso equal status in the team.

Galaxy in need of Beckham's golden touch

MIAMI: David Beckham will be relieved that US domestic soccer doesn't have a system of relegation - otherwise his first season in Major League Soccer might be a fight to avoid the drop.

No more bedtime chocolates, but Henin is happy

EASTBOURNE, England: Justine Henin's nutritionist has banned her bedtime chocolates but the world No 1 is feeling calm and happy after a period of personal upheaval.

Barca squad to undergo summer overhaul - Laporta

MADRID: The Barcelona squad will undergo a major overhaul in the close season after the players failed to show the required levels of commitment and professionalism, club president Joan Laporta said.

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Tiger's mental game remains strong

OAKMONT, Pennsylvania: Tiger Woods's inability to overhaul Angel Cabrera at the US Open should not be viewed as a pattern of weakness, says Vijay Singh's former mental game coach.